Join Manulife's Group Functions Data Office and help build the next generation of cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions. This role focuses on developing scalable backend services using Python, Azure platform services, and AI-driven applications. You will work closely with Data Office, AI teams, and engineering partners to create secure, intelligent solutions that support enterprise data, automation, and AI initiatives across the organization.
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Salary range: $86,100 – $136,100 CAD
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs with Azure services and third‑party platforms.
- Develop and deploy applications using Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure PaaS technologies.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps.
- Secure applications and APIs using Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Graph APIs, and Azure Key Vault.
- Work with Cosmos DB, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Search to build intelligent, data‑driven applications.
- Collaborate with front‑end developers to integrate services with ReactJS applications.
- Partner with AI teams to support AI‑focused application development and enterprise AI initiatives.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications
- 4 or more years of relevant industry experience in Full Stack, Software, Backend, or Application Development.
- Strong hands‑on experience developing applications using Python and FastAPI.
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating REST APIs and microservices.
- Strong experience with Azure PaaS services, including Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, and related Azure services.
- Experience working with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Microsoft Graph APIs.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Experience deploying and supporting cloud‑native applications in Azure environments.
- Working knowledge of ReactJS and modern front‑end development practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search.
- Experience building AI‑enabled applications or intelligent automation solutions.
- Exposure to AI‑focused development, AI modeling concepts, or collaboration with AI teams.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Azure monitoring, observability, and logging tools.
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
- Experience working within Agile development environments.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve, embrace an inclusive environment, and administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected characteristic mandated by law.
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